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American Buttercream

By Patrick Hogan
Pin Recipe

Fluffy classic buttercream that pipes cleanly. Frosts about 12 cupcakes.

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Prep Time
10 min
Total Time
10 min
Yield
1 batch

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter (65-68°F)
  • 454g powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Whip the butter: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on low speed, then increase to medium-high speed and whip for about 3 minutes until light and smooth. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  2. Add powdered sugar: Add the powdered sugar in three additions, mixing on low speed between each addition. Scrape down the bowl after each addition.
  3. Add remaining ingredients: Add the vanilla extract, fine sea salt, and heavy cream.
  4. Final whip: Beat on high speed for 1 minute until smooth, fluffy, and fully combined.